From the Navy Admiral to the Gotei 13

Diarmait nodded and said earnestly, "We in the navy also detest this matter."

After a brief pause, Diarmait said with a hint of resignation, "However, our navy couldn't provide much effective assistance in this matter, and was even reprimanded by the World Government. However, before I came to Fish-Man Island, I had already wiped out the slave trading gang in the Sabaody Archipelago. From now on, our navy will strengthen its control over matters related to the Sabaody Archipelago and strive to minimize these malicious incidents."

Sure enough, after hearing about the navy's experience, Neptune also felt a bit like a "wanderer in the world".

"Anyway, thank you very much, General." Neptune said.

"It's nothing. Actually, I came here with some purpose." Diarmuid said.

Neptune was not surprised by this. The general came in person. It was impossible for him to be just a guest!

"Please speak, General." Neptune said softly.

"That's right. Although we cannot change the World Government's attitude towards Fish-Man Island for the time being, our navy still hopes to strengthen its relationship and contact with Fish-Man Island. Perhaps in the future we can use this as a breakthrough to fulfill Fish-Man Island's long-cherished wish and Princess Otohime's wish, so that the people on the sea and the people under the sea can live in harmony." Diarmait said.

Neptune took it lightly; he had no expectations of it at all.

But Princess Yiji was very happy and said, "General, do you have any good ideas?"

"Well, to be honest, this gap actually comes from the lack of understanding between the two sides. This unknown has brought fear and rumors. I hope to increase the activity of Fish-Man Island on the sea and slowly let the world re-recognize and understand Fish-Man Island." Diarmait said.

Princess Otohime nodded in agreement, but soon said with some regret, "But for the people of Fishman Island, it's extremely dangerous to operate on the sea. How can this increase their activity?"

"This is why I'm here. After some discussions at our headquarters, we feel that if we can recruit some naval soldiers from Fishman Island, it will be very secure. With the protection of our naval identity, no one would dare to capture the navy as slaves. If such a thing happens, I, Diarmait, will be the first to disagree!" Diarmait said.

"Conscripting the navy?" Neptune was stunned for a moment, then said, "If I remember correctly, back when you, Admiral, hadn't even joined the navy yet, there was a policy like this. But in the end, not only did it fail to strengthen our relationship, it also caused a rebellion in the navy, further severing our ties... Is this appropriate?"

Diarmuid nodded, then said: "I have also heard Marshal Cyborg talk about this matter, but at that time, a large number of fishmen were recruited. Due to..."

"We are also aware of the rudeness and violent behavior of the merfolk. General, don't worry." Neptune said.

Even Jinbe, who was far away, had nothing to object to, after all, that was indeed what the fishmen were like.

There are very few moderates like him.

"Well, due to these reasons, it eventually led to a bad result. Our navy has also learned from the painful experience. This time we do not plan to recruit on a large scale, but hope to set some examples. Your Majesty Neptune, Princess Otohime, do you think that if a merman major general or even a vice general could appear in the navy headquarters, wouldn't it be very beneficial to both of us..." Diarmait said.

Neptune was silent for a moment, and Princess Otohime quickly asked, "General, do you mean to recruit only a portion of the elite troops?"

"Yes, I think the guard over there is very suitable. He looks strong and powerful. Although he is a murloc, he doesn't feel rude or violent at all. I guess he is one of the few moderate ones among the murlocs?" Diarmait suddenly pointed at Jinbei.

Neptune laughed and nodded. "Jinbei, huh? He's truly one of the rare wise men among the fishmen, not rude or violent at all. He's deeply trusted by me and is the captain of the guards of Ryugu Castle. Having said that, I've long considered him a good friend."

...ask for flowers.

Diarmait knew all this, but he still pretended to be surprised and asked, "Is this guard called Jinbei? Your Majesty, do you trust him very much? That would be even better. If we can choose someone you trust to join our navy, wouldn't that build a bridge between our navy and Fish-Man Island? You can also use Jinbei to understand and see whether our navy is sincere about Fish-Man Island. Our navy will also focus on training Jinbei and set an example. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Neptune was still a little confused, but Princess Otohime said excitedly, "I think it's possible! If we can use Jinbe as a bond to strengthen our relationship with the Navy, it would be a very good thing for Fishman Island."

I have to say that Neptune also thinks this is a good thing. Although he doesn't trust humans very much, he trusts Jinbe very much. At the same time, even if he disdains to join the society on the sea, he is still very awed by the powerful navy. If he can improve relations with the navy or even get the protection of the navy, it will definitely be good for Fishman Island.

Moreover, if Jinbe can really become the backbone of the navy and have a certain say, the benefits will be even greater!

Thinking of this, he looked at Jinbei and asked, "Jinbei, what do you think?"

"I feel very bad!" Jinbei roared in his heart, but he didn't dare say it out loud.

I've long felt that there's something wrong with the way this admiral looks at me. Is he trying to trick me back from here and ravage me?

But what Diarmuid said at this time did make some sense.

if.….

If this arrangement is really carried out, it will indeed be of great help to Fishman Island.

Therefore, Jinbe is also very conflicted, because Jinbe also loves Fishman Island very much.

Thinking of this, Jinbei glanced at Diarmait, who was casting a 'Friendly Smile' on him. His heart sank, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I will obey your command, Your Majesty."

If sacrificing me, Jinbe, can bring about an opportunity for change in Fishman Island, then let's do it!

Let the storm come harder, I can withstand it!

Neptune hesitated for a moment after hearing this, then whispered, "How about, how about giving it a try?"

It's not a big loss anyway, and it sounds like there's no risk involved.

It's impossible that such a great admiral would come to Fishman Island specifically to trick Jinbe into being a slave at sea, right?

Isn't there something wrong with that?

Diarmait did not expect that this matter would be so easy. He thought that the gap between the two sides was so deep that it would take a long time to argue.

Therefore, his eyes lit up and he said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty Neptune. Since I recruited Jinbei to the navy, he is Diarmait's man. I will definitely train and take good care of him, so that he can quickly become a talent! He will become a pillar of Fishman Island and the navy!"

Jinbei didn't notice anything else but the words "I am Diarmait's man", and he felt extremely tired. Sure enough, that guy had bad intentions towards me!

Seeing Diarmait say this, Neptune nodded and said, "Okay, it's settled then. Let Jinbei join the navy first and try. After that, I will also select some gentle fish-man warriors to accept the navy's conscription." "Hahaha, thank you very much, Your Majesty. I also hope that our navy and Fish-Man Island will get better and better!" Diarmait laughed.

It seemed that everyone was happy except Jinbe, who was unhappy and felt like he was going to be in trouble.

But then again, he's willing to sacrifice for Fishman Island, and he's not even a pirate yet. As a guard of Ryugu Castle, he's also a man of justice. Joining the righteous navy shouldn't be a problem, right?

Chapter 225: The Crazy Kid Who Wants to Destroy the World - Trafalgar Law! (Flowers and Extra Updates, Five More Updates!)

In the year 1508 of the Sea Circle Calendar, on Fishman Island, Jinpei, the guard of Ryugu Castle, was specially recruited into the Marine Headquarters and awarded the rank of Colonel.

At the same time, Fishman Island sent two hundred fishman men to join the navy.

The navy was also very powerful. They immediately formed a special operations team with Jinbe as the core. The team was composed entirely of members of the fish-man navy and was directly under the command of Diarmait.

It’s just that it is said that Captain Jinbe is very wary of his immediate superior, Diarmuid. I don’t know if it’s a rumor or not?

At this point, after several decades, fresh blood from Fishman Island has once again joined the navy.

The relationship between Fishman Island and the Navy has also undergone some subtle changes.

As for this matter, the World Government is not as bad as Diarmait described. In fact, the Five Elders support this matter.

They were unable to change the slave culture of the Celestial Dragon people in Mary Geoise, or perhaps it was inconvenient to change it.

But they are still very supportive of easing the relationship between Fish-Man Island and the World Government.

Although there have been some conflicts and disputes between the World Government and the Navy in recent years, overall, the two sides remain integrated.

What the Navy does is also very beneficial to the World Government, so there is naturally nothing to stop it.

Perhaps this little thing that seems insignificant now can change the course of the world in the future.

However, not many people have noticed this slight change in the navy.

The world's attention has recently been drawn to the North Sea.

Frevans, which has been ranked first in the North Sea in terms of wealth for many consecutive years and is known as an economic powerhouse throughout the world, has been hit by an outbreak of "white disease" that has swept across the country.

This disease was soon officially named "platinum-lead disease".

With the outbreak of 12 platinum-lead disease, the price of platinum and lead continued to fall, and countless people had a deep fear of platinum and lead. However, behind the continued decline in prices, sales were strangely increasing, which was completely inconsistent with market laws.

The royal family of Frevans also applied for asylum to the World Government, and the World Government immediately approved the application. Before leaving this chaotic country, the royal family of Frevans went completely crazy and sold all the inventory that had been accumulated in Frevans for many years in one go.

However, after they arrived in Mary Geoise, the World Government organized a large number of internationally renowned doctors and announced that the origin of platinum-lead disease was due to improper mining, and that the finished platinum-lead product did not contain any toxins.

At the beginning, naturally no one believed it, but the Tianlong people continued to use platinum lead, and many nobles did not give up. Many people found professional institutions to conduct tests, but found that there was indeed nothing wrong with the finished platinum lead.

As a result, the prices that had fallen began to rebound and even showed a trend of crazy rise.

After all, Frevans is in a state of chaos now, and the mining of platinum and lead mines has also come to a standstill in the chaos. Many big businessmen have seen the interests behind this. At least before the mining of platinum and lead resumes, the prices of platinum and lead will continue to rise and the supply will fall short of demand.

As for the resumption of mining of platinum and lead, who knows how long it will take? It’s not even certain that mining will resume!

As time passed, due to the outbreak of platinum-lead disease in Frevans, the royal family evacuated and the entire country fell into a state of anarchy. A large number of pirates began to plunder this wealthy kingdom. The surrounding countries all had a deep fear of platinum-lead disease, and rumors about the disease being contagious were flying all over the place.

Neither the neighboring countries nor the world government provided humanitarian aid to Frevans. Instead, they blocked the borders.

For the world government, there is no point in rescuing Frevans anymore. They have also bought up a large amount of stockpiles in the platinum and lead market and are the biggest black hand. They will just wait for two years until the price of platinum and lead reaches its peak, and then dump the stocks and make a fortune.

Moreover, platinum-lead disease is indeed a terminal illness and there is no cure.

As for the surrounding countries, although the royal family of Frevans ran away, their people are still very wealthy. Now they all have terminal illnesses. Even though they know that this disease is not contagious, they still allow rumors to spread, causing more chaos.

After the refugees from Frevans began to attack the border, the three countries surrounding Frevans officially declared war on Frevans and quickly dispatched troops to wipe out the refugees from Frevans and seize their wealth.

This prosperous country, the first economic power in the North Sea for nearly three hundred years, was completely destroyed by the outbreak of an epidemic at the end of 1508 in the Haiyuan calendar.

Countless people stood on their corpses, eating their fill and making a fortune.

This naturally includes the navy that claims to be righteous.

This world is sometimes so cruel.

Smoker had been secretly acquiring platinum and lead since mid-to-late 1507. In 1508, he even cooperated with Doflamingo who came to him. With the financial support of the Navy Headquarters, he made a lot of money.

At this time, in the North Sea, the Don Quixote family's residence.

Doflamingo was talking to Smoker.

Smoker is very powerful now, even stronger than his peak period in the original story. After all, this time he was not sent to the East China Sea to waste more than ten years and become a big boss in the fish pond.

On the contrary, at a young age, he was driven out of the Navy Headquarters by Diarmait and became a pirate, constantly learning about the dangers of the world.

Coupled with his natural devil fruit ability, the solid foundation he laid in the navy, and the life-and-death fighting experience over the years, Doflamingo would not dare to underestimate Smoker.

It is even more impossible to kill Smoker instantly in Punk Hazard like in the original story.

The two of them are about the same strength now, right?

Doflamingo, holding a red wine glass, looked at Smoker, who was sitting on the sofa across from him in the courtyard, three cigars smoking. He said with a smile, "Smoker, the platinum and lead business with Flevans is almost coming to an end. Our cooperation in this area is coming to an end. However, regarding the business relationship between Amway and my Don Quixote family, I hope we can deepen it. I hope that the friendship we have built over the past year of fighting side by side will not dissipate so quickly... Fufufu."

Smoker nodded. The acquisition of platinum and lead was coming to an end. There was basically nothing to continue. The next step was to wait, wait for the world government, the big speculator, to drive up the price of platinum and lead. Then he could sell off the stockpiles in his hands and make a fortune.

Therefore, the cooperation with Doflamingo in the acquisition of platinum lead in this regard should indeed come to an end.

As for the cooperation with Amway, there is nothing much to say. With the continuous development of the Calm Belt, he has more and more supplies. He is willing to give Doflamingo as much as he can eat. There is no reason not to cooperate.

So Smoker nodded and said, "Of course, I also hope to be able to cooperate with a smart guy like you."

"Fufufufufufu, we are the same kind of people." Doflamingo said with a smile.

Ever since Smoker started this Amway company, Doflamingo had grown more and more impressed with him. His abilities and skills were truly impressive, unlike Mihawk and that Bartholomew. Kuma had completely failed to fully utilize the power of his Shichibukai status. He didn't even know what the point of those two guys occupying those positions was.

Smoker is the real talent.

In addition, Smoker's keen sense of smell found the North Sea and secretly purchased platinum and lead, which made Doflamingo feel like he had a confidant.

As for where Smoker got the inside information about Frevans, Doflamingo didn't suspect anything. He was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Who knew what kind of agreement he had with the World Government? Maybe he was sold to him by the World Government?